Jewish Museum Milwaukee

From the Bauhaus to MoMA, German-Jewish artist Anni Albers revolutionized textile art. While enrolled at the Bauhaus in Weimar, she turned to weaving after gender bias initially barred her from pursuing other disciplines. When the N***s condemned modern art as "degenerate," the Bauhaus closed, and Albers and her husband, fellow artist Josef Albers, were forced to flee Germany.

The pair rebuilt their lives in the United States, where Anni taught, continued her textile practice, and emerged as a pioneering modernist. In 1949, she became the first textile artist to receive a solo exhibition at MoMA.

You can see Anni's portrait featured in 48 Jews: Layers of Identity. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/zMB2uAg

"Woven Blues (Anni Albers)" 2025. by Jac Lahav. Oil on Canvas. 48 Jews series.

Last month, Jewish Museum Milwaukee and Bader Philanthropies celebrated the legacy of Helen Daniels Bader through a day of with interactive activities, shared stories, and moments of reflection centered on identity, connection, and belonging.

Throughout the day, visitors participated in hands-on activities like affirmation card exchanges, symbolic self-portrait drawing, and a community coloring wall led by artist Jac Lahav.

Helen Daniels Bader was one of Milwaukee’s most beloved philanthropists and advocates for elder care and Alzheimer’s support. She made a lasting impact through her work and Bader Philanthropies’ continued investment in Milwaukee’s cultural landscape.

Thank you to all who joined us for a day celebration!

Did You Know? Jewish Museum Milwaukee is partnered with the Museums for All Initiative to provide reduced admission for low-income visitors.

Through Museums for All, visitors with a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a second form of photo ID are eligible for $3.00 museum admission. This reduced rate is available during all normal operating hours and up to four individuals per EBT card.

Click the link to start planning your next visit to JMM! https://loom.ly/GTum8FE

Gertrude Stein was a pioneering writer and one of the most influential supporters of modern art in the early 20th century.

Born in Pennsylvania to German-Jewish parents, she settled in Paris in 1903, where her Left Bank salon became a gathering place for artists and writers, including Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and James Joyce. Alongside her lifelong partner, Alice B. Toklas, Stein helped shape the modernist movement while producing groundbreaking works such as "Three Lives" and "The Making of Americans."

You can view Stein's portrait in JMM's special exhibit, "48 Jews: Layers of Identity." Learn more here: https://loom.ly/zMB2uAg

"Salon Salon (Gertrude Stein)" 2008. by Jac Lahav. Oil on Canvas. 48 Jews series.

THIS SUNDAY! Skating Between Worlds: A Jewish Olympian’s Journey
Go beyond the podium with medal-winning Olympic speed skater Emery Lehman as he shares the story behind the speed!

DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026
TIME: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee*
COST: FREE

*Jewish Museum Milwaukee galleries will be open from 4:00–6:00 p.m. prior to the program. Admission fees apply for nonmembers. Members may visit the galleries free of charge!

Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/MbJoZZk

THIS THURSDAY! Cookies & Conversation: Israeli Identity Beyond the Headlines

DATE: Thursday, June 4, 2026
TIME: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee
COST: Free with Museum Admission

Presented in connection with 48 Jews: Layers of Identity, join Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Israel Center Shlicha, Noa Gerassi, for an intimate and thought-provoking conversation on belonging, culture, and becoming.

Register here: https://loom.ly/-lM50gI

Happy Pride Month from Jewish Museum Milwaukee!

We celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the diverse ways identity, culture, and history come together. Grounded in our commitment to fostering connection across communities, we embrace and celebrate the vibrant intersections of Jewish and LGBTQ+ identities.

Thank you for celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with us!

Every photograph and artifact tells a story worth preserving. This month, we've shared just a few of the stories of community, identity, and belonging that make up the rich tapestry of Jewish American history.

The learning doesn't stop here—we hope you'll continue exploring with us year-round at Jewish Museum Milwaukee!